# The Wallspring Dispatch · Vol. I, No. 2 · Sunday, October 18, 2026 ## Front Page ### Aspinwall to Host Drug Take Back Event in October The Aspinwall Borough Building will host a drug take back event in October 2026. The initiative aims to address public safety concerns regarding unneeded prescription medications. Source: [Borough of Aspinwall](https://www.aspinwallpa.gov/event-details/drug-take-back-october-2026), Oct 11 ### Fox Chapel District to Destroy Special Ed Records The Fox Chapel Area School District will purge special education records on November 9, 2026. Individuals born in 1997 or 1998 who graduated from the district may request copies by November 6. Source: [Fox Chapel Area School District](https://www.fcasd.edu/post-details/~board/fox-chapel-area-school-district/post/destruction-of-special-education-records-2026), Oct 8 ### Fox Chapel Soccer Coach Ingram Reaches 300 Wins Erik Ingram achieved his 300th career coaching victory during Fox Chapel’s 8-0 win over Connellsville on Oct. 13. Ingram has led the boys soccer team since 2006. Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/sports/fox-chapel-notebook-boys-soccer-coach-picks-up-milestone-win), Oct 17 ### Fox Chapel Golfers Compete at WPIAL Championships Joe Farrell coached Fox Chapel golfers at the WPIAL Class 3A boys team championships. Although the team did not win first place, Farrell noted the difficulty of the event. Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/sports/fox-chapel-shady-side-academy-golfers-shine-at-wpial-team-championships), Oct 17 ### Fox Chapel Girls Soccer Wins Section Championship The Fox Chapel girls soccer team secured the Section 1-4A championship by defeating Armstrong 6-0 on Oct. 14. The victory marks a key milestone ahead of their playoff run. Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/sports/section-champ-fox-chapel-tuning-up-before-playoff-run), Oct 17 ### Fox Chapel High to Present 'The Crucible' in November Fox Chapel Area High School students will perform "The Crucible" on Nov. 5, 6, and 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, with a free performance scheduled for seniors on Nov. 4. Source: [Fox Chapel Area School District](https://www.fcasd.edu/post-details/~board/fox-chapel-area-school-district/post/fcahs-students-to-present-the-crucible), Oct 16 ### NHS Sponsors Annual Boo Bash for Local Children The Fox Chapel Area High School National Honor Society will host its annual Boo Bash on Oct. 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The free event is for pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade students and includes a touch-a-truck area. Source: [Fox Chapel Area School District](https://www.fcasd.edu/post-details/~board/fox-chapel-area-school-district/post/annual-boo-bash-set-for-october-30), Oct 16 ### Fox Chapel Announces Homecoming Court and Activities Fox Chapel Area School District officials have released details regarding this year’s Homecoming festivities. The announcement includes the list of court members selected for the event. Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/fox-chapel-area-announces-upcoming-homecoming-activities-court), Oct 12 ## Coming Up - **Tue, Oct 20**: School Board Academic Committee Mtg. ([FCASD Calendar](https://www.fcasd.edu/calendar)) - **Fri, Oct 23**: EARLY DISMISSAL - ALL SCHOOLS ([FCASD Calendar](https://www.fcasd.edu/calendar)) - **Sat, Oct 24**: DRUG TAKE BACK October 2026 ([Borough of Aspinwall](https://www.aspinwallpa.gov/event-details/drug-take-back-october-2026)) - **Sun, Oct 25**: 2026 Trunk or Treat ([Borough of Aspinwall](https://www.aspinwallpa.gov/event-details/2026-trunk-or-treat)) ## News ### Aspinwall to Host Traditional Trick or Treat on Halloween The Borough of Aspinwall will hold its traditional trick or treat event from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Halloween. Source: [Borough of Aspinwall](https://www.aspinwallpa.gov/event-details/trick-or-treat-2026), Oct 11 ### Lauri Ann West Community Center Hosts Trunk or Treat The Lauri Ann West Community Center in Pittsburgh is hosting a trunk or treat event for families and neighbors. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes and visit decorated cars in the parking lot. Source: [Borough of Aspinwall](https://www.aspinwallpa.gov/event-details/2026-trunk-or-treat), Oct 11 ### Fox Chapel Area Real Estate Transactions Listed Real estate transactions for the Fox Chapel area during the week of Oct. 18, 2026, have been reported. The listing includes data for Aspinwall. Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/fox-chapel-area-real-estate-transactions-for-the-week-of-oct-18-2026), Oct 18 ### Fox Chapel Area Real Estate Transactions Listed Real estate transactions for the Fox Chapel area during the week of Oct. 11, 2026, have been reported. The listing includes data for Aspinwall. Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/fox-chapel-area-real-estate-transactions-for-the-week-of-oct-11-2026), Oct 11 ## Sports ### Two FCAHS Students Named Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalists Fox Chapel Area High School seniors Noelle Fouron and Nico Zgurzynski were selected as semifinalists for the 2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. They join 1,227 other national applicants chosen based on academic records. Source: [Fox Chapel Area School District](https://www.fcasd.edu/post-details/~board/fox-chapel-area-school-district/post/2-from-fcahs-named-semifinalists-in-coca-cola-scholars), Oct 16 ### Fox Chapel Golfer Carson Kittsley Heads to Happy Valley Fox Chapel senior golfer Carson Kittsley is preparing to attend Penn State. He has demonstrated comfort with the university's golf course setup during previous visits. Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/sports/fox-chapel-golfer-carson-kittsley-pleased-to-be-headed-to-happy-valley), Oct 10 ### Highlands Dominated Fox Chapel 50 Years Ago A historical review highlights a game from 50 years ago where Highlands School quickly established control against Fox Chapel. The article details the early momentum of that matchup. Source: [TribLIVE.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxNWmFqVUVxOTVFWlRXSWhFenZEdFhKdExrUFQ0OFpRQlA3YmhwdWQ5Vm9Ncmx4M2NhS2FHZV8tejVHOWZCU2pXQjhsYWFXMi1Cb1FqVEp2TEhJU3pLQmxKd2R0ME5jM29HZWk1VnVyZVJwWVdyakExUzJJaEhLcUJSQkV5N2J6bGJxX3IwQlFkVVktTURVaTdlNDd2b25ZTkU?oc=5), Oct 8 ## Classifieds ### testing, 1, 2, 3 Testing. 1. 2. 3. Received: Oct 10 ## Down the Road ### Beechwood Farms Offers Students Wildlife Engineering Experience Students from across the region will participate in a wildlife engineering program at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Activities include building bald eagle nests and tracking water cycles. Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/beechwood-farms-offers-students-chance-to-be-wildlife-engineers), Oct 14 ### O’Hara Biotech Firm KaliVir Receives Federal Cancer Research Funding KaliVir, an O’Hara-based biotechnology company, has been awarded federal funding to advance its cancer treatment research. Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/ohara-based-kalivir-awarded-federal-funding-for-cutting-edge-cancer-research), Oct 12 ### Fox Chapel Area Land Trust President Seeks More Volunteers Johannes Ernharth of O’Hara is leading efforts to expand the volunteer roster for the Fox Chapel Area Land Trust. The group aims to preserve land within and around the school district. Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/fox-chapel-area-land-trust-president-looks-to-boost-volunteer-roster), Oct 15